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From Bodice Rippers to BookTok: How Romance Became the #1 Bestselling Genre
Episode 8, Season 1, Guest Author Caitlyn Waynelovich Episode 8, Season 1, Guest Author Caitlyn Waynelovich

From Bodice Rippers to BookTok: How Romance Became the #1 Bestselling Genre

In this episode, we explore how romance became the bestselling genre in publishing—from its roots in “bodice rippers” to its current dominance on BookTok. Joined by Crystal Leigh, we break down the evolution of romance, the stigma surrounding it, and why readers continue to turn to love stories across every subgenre.

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